Day 01
Coptic Cairo, Saladin Citadel and Egyptian Museum
- Meet your tour guide in the morning and depart from your hotel to begin the tour toward the biggest citadel in Egypt, where Salah el Dien and his soldiers stayed when they came to Egypt in 1167 A.D. to prevent the invasion of the Crusaders.
- See one of the unique mosques in the world, the Alabaster Mosque of Muhamad Ali, which dates back to 1830. Explore the beauty of Islamic art and learn more about Muslims and Islam if you are interested.
- Drive to the oldest spot in the capital, Coptic Cairo, where you will visit the Holy Crept of the Virgin Mary, where she hid with Jesus during her visit.
- Admire the oldest church built in Egypt, the Hanging Church, and learn why it is called the Hanging Church.
- Visit the very popular Jewish synagogue of Ben Ezra. During the tour, lunch will be provided at a local restaurant.
- Complete the excursion in the afternoon with a prolonged visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. It is the richest museum of monuments in the world. Here are the pharaonic era's masterpieces, Tutankhamun's treasure, and many statues of Egyptian wealth in different materials.
- Continue to the Khan El Khalili Bazaar for one hour to explore vibrant displays of fabrics, handicrafts, and antiques.
- Finally, return to your hotel.
